Joaquin Phoenix

January 16, 2013 Movies

Actor River Phoenix’s final film, “Dark Blood,” will finally make its U.S. debut at the Miami International Film Festival in March. The thriller, directed by George Sluizer, was 80 percent complete when Phoenix died in October 1993.



“Dark Blood” follows a Hollywood couple (Jonathan Pryce and Judy Davis) as they try to save their marriage with a second honeymoon in the desert. When their car breaks down, the pair is forced to stay in a young man’s (Phoenix) shack, only to be taken prisoner.
October 19, 2012 Awards Shows

“The Master” star Joaquin Phoenix may be one of this year’s top Oscar contenders, but he wants no part of the award season “bulls**t.”

Joaquin Phoenix: The Award Season is 'Total, Utter Bulls**t'
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The actor told Interview magazine’s Elvis Mitchell the trophy circuit is “total, utter bullshit, and I don’t want to be a part of it.”
September 16, 2012 Movies

“Resident Evil: Retribution” took the top spot at the box office this weekend. The fifth installment of the zombie franchise starring Milla Jovovich, earned an estimated $21.1 million, according to the L.A. Times.

Weekend Box Office: ‘Resident Evil' Takes Top Spot
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The 3D release of “Finding Nemo,” the Oscar-winning Pixar tale about a clownfish on a mission to find his son, came in second place with $17.5 million.
September 14, 2012 Extra Scoop
Extra Scoop: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Picks a Million-Dollar Winner!
Olate Dogs has been crowned the Season 7 winner of “America’s Got Talent,” proving that America really likes its back-flipping dogs.

Full Story at L.A. Times

Get more "Extra" Scoop headlines for Friday, Sept. 14!

Dina Lohan Denies Being Drunk in Bizarre Dr. Phil Interview -- Huffington Post

Kelly Rutherford Feared Abduction During Custody Battle -- ABC News

Ryan Lochte is Smitten with Miss USA -- People

Will 'The Master' Command an Oscar for Joaquin Phoenix? -- Chicago Tribune
September 03, 2012 Extra Scoop
Extra Scoop: ‘Breaking Bad’ Mid-Season Finale is Sweet and Sour
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Extra Scoop: ‘Breaking Bad’ Mid-Season Finale is Sweet and Sour Culminating in a scene that gave new meaning to the term “info dump,” the mid-season finale of Breaking Bad on Sunday night was at once revelatory and frustrating, sweet and sour.

Full Story at Entertainment Weekly

Get more "Extra" Scoop headlines for Monday, Sept. 3!

Shia LaBeouf's Box-Office Streak Goes Poof -- E! News

Oscar race underway as Phoenix, Hoffman wow Venice -- Chicago Tribune

Pippa Middleton Visits New York City & the Hamptons -- People

Pearl Jam closes 2-day Made In America festival -- USA Today
September 28, 2010 Exclusive

Actor Joaquin Phoenix knew he and his pal Casey Affleck were taking on a big project when they decided to make the mockumentary "I'm Still Here," but Phoenix admitted to "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli that he thought it got a little out of control.

September 23, 2010 Television

It's been over a year since Joaquin Phoenix's bizarre appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" -- and the actor returned Wednesday, clean-shaven and sane, ready to apologize for his behavior.

"I mean, I think that you've interviewed many, many people and I assumed that you would know the difference between a character and a real person," Phoenix said about his now infamous interview, which turned out to be all an act for his fake documentary "I'm Still Here." "I hope I didn't offend you in any way," he added.

September 17, 2010 Movies

Remember when Joaquin Phoenix seemingly went off the rails, turning rapper, growing a beard -- and announcing to "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli that he was quitting acting?

Apparently, it was just one of Phoenix's many performances for the documentary "I'm Still Here" -- or so says his pal, actor Casey Affleck, who made his directorial debut following Phoenix as he tried to jump start his "music career."

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